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Sunday, 15 November 2026

Chhath Puja 2026

In short

Chhath Puja 2026 is on Sunday, 15 November 2026: Shukla Paksha Shashthi of Kartik, the tithi current at sunset in New Delhi.

Date
Sunday, 15 November 2026
Tithi
Kartik Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Tithi begins
14 Nov, 23:26
Tithi ends
16 Nov, 02:03
Place
New Delhi

How it is observed

Chhath is dedicated to the Sun god, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya, and is observed mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh in India and in Nepal's Madhesh. Devotees give thanks and pray for the wellbeing of their families.

Over four days, devotees (vratis) begin with a ritual bath and simple meal (nahay khay) and kharna, then keep a strict fast without water. They stand in rivers or ponds to offer arghya to the setting and then the rising sun, with thekua, sugarcane and fruit in bamboo baskets.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Chhath Puja in 2026?

Chhath Puja 2026 is on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

How is the date of Chhath Puja decided?

By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Shukla Paksha Shashthi of Kartik, the tithi current at sunset in New Delhi. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.

How is Chhath Puja observed?

Over four days, devotees (vratis) begin with a ritual bath and simple meal (nahay khay) and kharna, then keep a strict fast without water. They stand in rivers or ponds to offer arghya to the setting and then the rising sun, with thekua, sugarcane and fruit in bamboo baskets.